Swamimalai Ragasiyam | Chola bronze Idols I Pachaloga Statue | Sthapathy's Talk| Folklore Specials 

Swamimalai a small village of Kumbakonam,Tamilnadu,home to "sthapatis " the sculptors and bronze artisans patronized by chola kings These artisans have since then handed down their skill and knowledge to next generation. With the descendants of ancient artists still practicing the art, the village has earned GI tag (Geographical Indication) for Chola bronze Icons.
Bronze icons made in Swamimalai are in high demand and are exported to number of countries including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Switzerland, Malaysia and Thailand.
Venue Courtesy: "Sirpaklamani" Devasenapathy Sthapathy Sons (National Awardee)
Sri Jayam Industries (Mfrs. of Chola Bronzes & Exporters )
19/9,Rajaveethi Swamimalai,Tanjore Ditrict,Tamilnadu
phone: 0435 245 4429
Video Courtesy: D.Rathakrishna Sthapathy "Prime Minister Awardee" Master Craftsman
D.Srikanda Sthapathy "State Awardee" Ex.Director (Tamilnadu Handicrafts Corporation Ltd & State Member Tamilnadu Handicrafts workers welfare Board ,President of Swamimalai Icon Manufacturers Co operative Society)
D.Saminatha Sthapathy "Deva Sirpa Virpannar" Honoured by
Vannai Kamatchi Amman Temple Jaffna Srilanka
Cinematography : Naveen V Pillai
Anchor : Sarath Vivekanand
Producer : Priya dharsini Shanmuganathan | Thamarai kulam Productions
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